2018 Ford Fusion

When the current-generation Fusion debuted for the 2013 model year, it essentially established a new standard for style in a midsize family sedan. Now, its gracefully lean, carefully-proportioned body continues to attract admirers. Eyes are particularly drawn to its gloriously simple, horizontal oval grille.

Little has changed on Fusions for the 2018 model year.

Fusion choices practically set a record for diversity. Four powertrains are offered, with five trim levels: S, SE, Titanium, Sport, and Platinum. Ford also offers both a regular Hybrid and a Plug-in Hybrid variant. All Fusions use a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Upper-level Fusions are equipped with a stronger 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbo four that produces 245 horsepower. Top dog beneath the hood, standard in the Sport sedan, is a 2.7-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, generating 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. That model comes with standard all-wheel drive, but others have front-drive as the standard configuration and AWD as an option.

The regular Hybrid comes in four trim levels, the Energi plug-in version, in three.

Every Fusion has a rearview camera, as well as Bluetooth audio streaming. A considerable selection of active-safety technology is available, though most of those features are options, rather than standard.

Crash-testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration resulted in a five-star rating overall and for side-impact, but four-star for frontal crash protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the Fusion Good scores, provided it's equipped with forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Full Review

When the current-generation Fusion debuted for the 2013 model year, it essentially established a new standard for style in a midsize family sedan. Now, its gracefully lean, carefully-proportioned body continues to attract admirers. Eyes are particularly drawn to its gloriously simple, horizontal oval grille.

Little has changed on Fusions for the 2018 model year.

Fusion choices practically set a record for diversity. Four powertrains are offered, with five trim levels: S, SE, Titanium, Sport, and Platinum. Ford also offers both a regular Hybrid and a Plug-in Hybrid variant. All Fusions use a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Upper-level Fusions are equipped with a stronger 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbo four that produces 245 horsepower. Top dog beneath the hood, standard in the Sport sedan, is a 2.7-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, generating 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. That model comes with standard all-wheel drive, but others have front-drive as the standard configuration and AWD as an option.

The regular Hybrid comes in four trim levels, the Energi plug-in version, in three.

Every Fusion has a rearview camera, as well as Bluetooth audio streaming. A considerable selection of active-safety technology is available, though most of those features are options, rather than standard.

Crash-testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration resulted in a five-star rating overall and for side-impact, but four-star for frontal crash protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the Fusion Good scores, provided it's equipped with forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Hide Full Review

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